Internship: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - SG&A

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [email protected]. 

Are you seeking an opportunity to put your financial and analytical skills into practice in a global manufacturing company? 

We are currently looking for an Intern to support our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team in our European headquarters in Oegstgeest! As part of this international team, you will support the reporting and controlling of the Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses for the EMENA region.  

Your main responsibilities will be: 

• Support several key financial close processes, such as the reporting and analysis of Research & Development Trial costs 

• Support the monthly and quarterly reporting of various key SG&A cost centres, to ensure visibility on financial performance and provide budget owners with timely and accurate insights

• Gather forecast inputs from budget owners and local controllers, help to analyse the inputs and ask questions

• Establish and build upon cohesive working relationships with stakeholders from Finance, Business Intelligence, R&D, Sales & Marketing, IT and Facility teams and help to improve processes where possible

The preferred start date is February 3rd, 2025. The ideal candidate is available for 3-4 days a week for a duration of 6 months. The internship can be done remotely up to 2 days per week.

We are looking for someone with the following characteristics: 

• Currently following a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business with a focus on Finance, or any related studies

• Curious and proactive mindset

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking

• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivots, Vlookups, Conditional Operations)

• Good communication skills in English

Our offer

• 550 euros per month compensation on a full-time basis
• Commuting allowance (if applicable)
• A mentoring program and specific training offerings during your internship to support your development
• Team-oriented and highly international environment, in which you get responsibility and the possibility to test your talents

Important: Only applications in English will be considered! Applicants need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for the whole duration of the internship.

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